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TIL that the resting place of Karl Marx has an entry fee

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1arX TIL in Denmark there is a mobile sand dune that has been left unmanaged to allow future generations to understand the problems it presents.
D1Zmj TIL aluminum is so corrosion resistant because where iron and steel rust, Al combines with oxygen to form a material even harder than aluminum itself, called corundum. This is the second hardest naturally occurring material, next to diamond.
epBBD TIL that in the early 90's Bart Simpson T shirts were banned at many schools across the country
Wkn68 TIL that Kenny G. was an early investor in Starbucks. While it is unknown how much of a stake he owns, it is rumored that he has made more money off this investment than his entire music career.
kOQO4 TIL the iconic 11-pointed maple leaf on the Canadian Flag has no historical significance. It was selected because it performed best in high-speed wind tunnel testing.